Ellen Pompeo Reflects on Taylor Swift Friendship and Charity Work

In a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Ellen Pompeo shared heartwarming anecdotes about her friendship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, highlighting their connection through charitable efforts and memorable moments. The conversation brought to light the unique bond the two share, rooted in both admiration and collaboration.

Pompeo, best known for her iconic role as Meredith Grey on the long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” recounted how Swift honored her by naming one of her beloved cats after her character. This playful nod to Pompeo’s legacy is just one of the many ways Swift has shown her affection for the actress. Their friendship deepened when Pompeo made a simple request that led to a significant charitable contribution.

During the interview, Pompeo revealed that she and her husband, Chris Ivery, are actively involved in volunteering for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. They support a remarkable initiative at the hospital that creates personalized music for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This program allows parents to record their voices singing nursery rhymes or telling stories, which are then played for their infants during the day when they cannot be present. Pompeo explained the positive impact this program has on the babies’ outcomes and emphasized the need for funding to sustain it.

“I asked Taylor, ‘Could you write me a big old check for Children’s?’ and she knew me all but 20 minutes and that girl wrote me the biggest check without blinking an eye,” Pompeo said, showcasing Swift’s generosity and willingness to support a good cause.

In addition to their charitable connection, Pompeo reminisced about her brief but fun experience on the set of Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video. She only spent “an hour or two” filming, sharing the screen with fellow actress Mariska Hargitay, who is known for her role in “Law & Order: SVU.” Interestingly, Swift also named a cat after Hargitay’s character, Olivia Benson, further intertwining their friendships.

Pompeo described the filming experience as “the easiest thing,” reflecting the light-hearted nature of the project and her excitement to be part of Swift’s creative vision.

As she promotes her new Hulu television drama “Good American Family,” Pompeo’s reflections on her friendship with Swift serve as a reminder of the power of celebrity connections and the positive impact they can have on charitable endeavors. Fans can catch the full interview on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where Pompeo shares more about her life, career, and philanthropic efforts.